The Roach Hotel

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The Roach Hotel is a single player survival shooter game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Hawt Combo and was released on October 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

The Roach Hotel is a first person analog horror game that drags you into its halls, where every shadow hides a question and every corner dares you to keep following its path.

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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Effective and well-placed jump scares create an intense horror experience.
The game features a creepy, immersive atmosphere with good sound design and detailed environments.
Engaging story and lore combined with fun puzzles and voice acting make it an entertaining free indie horror game.

Gameplay is affected by numerous bugs and glitches, including softlocks and camera/interaction issues.
Some puzzles are confusing or convoluted, which can cause frustration and disrupt game flow.
Optimization issues lead to performance problems like high CPU usage.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The story is engaging and well-crafted, blending humor with effective jump scares and intriguing environmental storytelling. Players appreciated the unique setting and in-game lore, particularly the PS1 VHS-style presentation and puzzles that complement the narrative. Overall, the story's design generates excitement for future chapters and enriches the immersive horror experience.
- “The storytelling was on point, the jump scares were well placed, and it was humorous to boot.”
- “Very engaging story, well designed areas, and some good jumpscares.”
- “Really cool indie horror game with a great, interesting story featuring a PS1 VHS style. The in-game lore VHS videos add juicy background details, making the story fun and immersive.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game suffers from multiple bugs that hinder progression, such as closed vents and problematic hitboxes causing players to get stuck. While immersive, these stability issues significantly impact the overall experience.
- “Here is my honest review of the game: it is very, very buggy. After grabbing the blue cube with the powerlift, the vent closed and I could not get back to complete the color puzzle. I could not beat the game.”
- “The hatch in the basement has a buggy hitbox that you can get stuck on when walking past it.”
- “Buggy.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, evoking strong unease and memorable, haunting experiences, with certain moments leaving a lasting impression that stays with them long after playing.
- “I really liked this game because it made me feel uneasy and the graphics kind of remind me of Fears to Fathom. Totally check it out if you have not already. Can't wait to see what comes next.”
- “I will never emotionally recover from bathroom #3.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics effectively create a creepy, unsettling atmosphere reminiscent of PS1-style visuals, enhancing the overall sense of unease. Reviewers appreciate this distinctive aesthetic and recommend experiencing it for its unique horror vibe.
- “I really liked this game because it made me feel uneasy, and the graphics kind of remind me of Fears to Fathom. Totally check it out if you have not already. Can't wait to see what comes next.”
- “I highly recommend this game with its creepy atmosphere and PS1-style graphics.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its eerie and immersive design, combining flickering lights and unsettling visuals that evoke a sense of discomfort and suspense. Its PS1-style graphics enhance the creepy, nostalgic motel setting, making the experience uniquely haunting.
- “The atmosphere is immaculate: flickering lights, questionable carpets, and that distinct feeling of being somewhere you shouldn’t be… like a motel that charges by the hour and by the trauma.”
- “I highly recommend this game with its creepy atmosphere and PS1-style graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is unique and atmospheric, contributing well to the indie horror vibe with good ambience. While some players find certain musical choices, like in Chapter 1, a bit odd, overall the soundtrack complements the game's style and enhances the experience.
- “Really cool indie horror game with a great, interesting story presented in a PS1 VHS style. The puzzles are simple and fun, especially the physics cube puzzle. I love the in-game lore VHS videos; there's really juicy lore being developed behind the scenes. The game has unique music with good ambience that complements the experience well. Being free, it's overall a solid play!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally criticized for poor optimization, leading to subpar performance on various systems.
- “Poorly optimized.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-integrated, complementing the storytelling and enhancing the overall experience alongside effective jump scares.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is engaging enough to inspire users to create and share their own content, such as uploading playthroughs on YouTube.